A female teacher today admitted a series of sexual offences against a teenage pupil.

Kelly Ann-Marie Burgess, 26, of Newport, Gwent, appeared before magistrates at North Somerset Courthouse in Weston-super-Mare.

She admitted four counts of adult breach of trust - sexual activity with a boy aged 16 and 17 between January 1 and August 28 last year.

The offences took place in north Somerset, when Burgess was in a "position of trust" in relation to the boy. Burgess sexually touched the teenager, "not reasonably believing he was aged 18 or over", charges state.

Prosecuting, Michael Collins told magistrates the offences came to light when the victim visited a sexual health clinic.

"The defendant and the child had attended a sexual health clinic where the child made some revelations to the practice nurse that he was or had been in a sexual relationship with a 25-year-old teacher and mentioned the defendant by name.

"The practice nurse explained that this caused her obvious concerns and there was a protocol which may mean she might need to make a referral in relation to this."

Mr Collins said the child left the room and returned with the defendant, who provided a false name to the nurse.

A police investigation began and Burgess was arrested on August 28.

Police carried out a search at the teacher's home and her mobile phone was seized. Mr Collins said the phone received a text message from the boy while en route to the police station.